Why I Became a PartyLite Consultant

Where you work is a personal decision.  Many people follow their heart, working in the family business or an industry that is benevolent by design.  Others follow the money, working where they can receive the best pay.   Some of us are lucky enough to have a career that combines the best of both worlds. 

There are a number of reasons why I was initially attracted to PartyLite as a Consumer. 

Quality Candles – I love PartyLite candles.  They burn clean and clear.  PartyLite candles are composed of the highest quality wax and all-natural wicks, combined with the perfect blend of fragrance and color to burn with a clean and pure flame.

The Company – Being from the East Coast, I was drawn to this New England based company. 

In 1905, a New England schoolteacher and entrepreneur, began to make candles from the bayberries on Cape Cod with an initial goal to simply make bayberry candles for her friends and family as Christmas gifts.  Her friends loved them and insisted that she make more.

Her business grew and flourished for years as Colonial Candle of Cape Cod.  In 1973, Colonial Candle of Cape Cod set up PartyLite Gifts, Inc. to sell excess inventory of candles from their factory and gift shop.  

In 1990, Blyth, Inc. acquired both Colonial Candle of Cape Cod and PartyLite. Today, PartyLite’s candles and accessories are sold by more than 37,000 Consultants in 11 countries.

Code of Ethics – PartyLite is a proud member of the Direct Selling Association (D.S.A.), the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. Company compliance with the Code of Ethics makes a bold statement about that company’s commitment to practicing the highest ethics in business.

Becoming a Consultant with PartyLite was one of the smartest decisions I ever made! It was great to start a business with no cash investment and it’s also great that I don’t have to store a supply of candles (PartyLite fills the orders). The income is incredible, especially because I can choose to make more money by doing extra Shows or by building a team of my own.

Deciding to become a Consultant was easy:

• No experience necessary!
• You’ll have fun selling candles because everyone loves them
• You aren’t tied to a 9:00 to 5:00 schedule
• It’s easy to book Shows because of PartyLite’s generous Hostess program
• Your future is up to you – you don’t have to wait for someone else to promote you, and you don’t have to worry about lay-offs

No Cost to Start -  Can you imagine starting a business just by having a party where your friends and family buy candles? That’s how I began with PartyLite, and the sales at my Show were more than $350, so everything I needed to get started was free!

My Starter Kit had candles and accessories to display at Shows, and enough order forms for my first six Shows. And I was earning money right away. How easy is that?

Income Potential – With PartyLite, I get paid according to my Show sales – my weekly income is 25% of the sales. There’s also a monthly bonus of 7% of sales as soon as sales reach $2,000 in one month.  You decide how many Shows you hold – and you decide your income!

Flexibility – I really love being able to plan my work time around the other things I want to do in my life. It makes it so easy to take care of my family and my business without stress or conflict.

Plus, every month we have free workshops and PartyLite sends lots of materials with tips and ideas.  

Awards and Recognition –  PartyLite loves to celebrate everyone’s success! Besides the income we earn every month, we regularly get:  Personal recognition, Product, and Special gifts.

Awesome Vacations – Every year PartyLite plans a trip we can earn to an amazing destination – incredible places I could never afford to go on my own!

The products are amazing. There is no cost to start. The rewards are so great. I don’t know why I didn’t become an Independent PartyLite Consultant sooner. 

Message me if you have questions. I will gladly help you.

Benefits of Direct Selling

Research shows some of the most popular reasons people choose direct selling are:

• Direct selling is a good way to meet and socialize with people.
• Direct selling offers flexible work schedules.
• Direct selling is a good way to earn extra income.
• Direct selling is a good way to own a business.
• Earnings are in proportion to efforts.

Anyone can do it.
There are no required levels of education, experience, financial resources or physical condition.
People of all ages and from all backgrounds have succeeded in direct selling.

Direct sellers are independent contractors. You’re your own boss, which means you can:

• Work part-time or full-time – you choose when and how much you want to work.
• Set your own goals and determine yourself how to reach them.
• Earn in proportion to your own efforts. The level of success you can achieve is limited only by your willingness to work hard.
• Own a business of your own with very little or no capital investment.
• Receive training and support from an established company.

People like to shop through direct selling.
According to recent surveys, 74 percent of Americans have purchased goods or services through direct sales. That’s more than the number who have purchased through television shopping and on-line computer services combined. People value the products available through direct selling and 45 percent of Americans want to buy from direct sellers.

Direct selling is a growing industry.
Sales in the U.S. have more than doubled in the last decade to more than $30 billion and are now more than $100 billion worldwide.

People from literally all walks of life, of all ages, are successful in direct sales. About 75 percent of those working in direct sales are women, 10 percent are African American, six percent are Latino and three percent are Asian, Native American or other. Many people start part-time, and later leave their other careers when direct selling becomes more lucrative.

- found on www.dsa.org

Considering an Opportunity

If you are considering the possibility of starting your own business through direct sellinig, www.dsa.org is an excellent resource.  Below are some helpful guidelines when considering the opportunity.

Here’s how to identify legitimate direct selling opportunities:

Start up costs should be minimal. The start up fees in direct selling companies are generally modest – usually the cost of a sales kit. Companies want to make it easy and inexpensive for you to start. Pyramid schemes make their money through fees paid by new recruits or by loading inventory or training aids on them. High entry fees should be a warning sign.

You should be able to return unsold inventory. Companies belonging to the Direct Selling Association “buy back” unsold marketable products purchased within the prior 12 months if you decide to quit the business, for 90 percent of the price you paid for them. The DSA Code of Ethics requires that member companies do this. Beware of opportunities that encourage “front end loading,” or buying large inventories of unreturnable products to reach achievement levels or receive a “special” or larger “discounted” price.

Is the money you’ll earn based on the sale of products or services? The answer should be “absolutely.” This is a key element of a legitimate business. Direct selling, like other methods of retailing, depends on selling to customers who use and/or consume the product. This requires quality products and services sold at competitive prices. Beware of any business that claims you can get rich by solely using their products or by recruiting new people into the business. You should also believe in the products or services you’ll be selling.

Ask yourself, “Would I buy this product if I weren’t in the sales organization?” If the answer to that is no, think twice about the opportunity.

How to Get Started:

1. Identify a company and product that appeal to you.
   Check our list of member companies or look in your local phonebook.
2. Take your time deciding.
   Does “getting in on the ground floor” mean that everyone joining after you will be less satisfied or happy? A legitimate opportunity won’t disappear overnight. Think long-term.
3. Ask questions.
   About the company, its leadership, the products or services, start-up fees, realistic costs of doing business, average earnings of distributors, return policies, and anything else you’re concerned about.
4. Get copies of all company literature.
   And read it!
5. Consult with others who have had experiences with the company and its products.
   Check to see if the products or services are actually being sold to consumers.
6. Investigate and verify all information.
   Do not assume that “official looking” documents are accurate or complete or even produced by the company, as opposed to the person trying to recruit you.
7. Need help evaluating a company?
   Check to see if the company in which you’re interested is a member of the Direct Selling Association. If it is, you can be assured the company has pledged to abide by and uphold the DSA Code of Ethics. In addition, you might want to call your local Better Business Bureau, state attorney general or consumer protection office.

- Information found at www.dsa.org.